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Yeah its been a while dearies. I have finally found a job that allows me to write as I work. Isn't that awesome?! Please review dearies. Let me know you're still there.

Vicki had just gotten home from work and she knew she only had about fifteen minutes till Danny arrived home. And of course with Danny came Steve, which brought an instant smile to her face. Vicki reflected on the last few weeks and couldn't help, but think that her and Steve were finally getting somewhere. After the almost debacle that was their final days in New Jersey, it seemed that her and Steve were almost ready to turn their friendship into something more.

Recently Vicki had noticed a shift in her and Steve's relationship. Their eyes and touches lingered longer. They found more opportunities to spend time together. And it was getting harder to say good bye when it was time for them to part. Something was building and Vicki was ready to jump into whatever it was. She was just waiting on Steve.

As Vicki placed her messenger bag in her room and changed into lounge clothes, her phone rang. It was her generic ringtone so Vicki debated answering when she didn't recognize the number, but in the end curiosity got the better of her and she answered.

"Dr. Williams," said Vicki professionally.

"Oh I love it when you use your title. Say your full name for me," purred the voice on the other line.

"Ben," exclaimed Vicki, a delighted smile lighting up her face.

"Hey beautiful," said Ben sounding just a delighted.

"Where are you calling from? I didn't recognize the number."

"I'm at the airport. My cell died on the plane," explained Ben.

"And where has your glamorous job taken you now," asked Vicki truly interested.

"Well it's an exotic island that happens to be a hop, skip, and a jump from some Jersey transplants," teased Ben.

"Your in Hawaii?! Which island?"

"The island of Hawaii," said Ben.

"The Big Island," said Vicki, referring to the island as the natives did.

"You've gone native on me," said Ben, mock scandalized.

"Only just a little. I'm still an Easy Coaster in my heart," laughed Vicki.

"Well is there any way your East Coast self could find her way over to this island for say a week," asked Ben, his tone hopeful.

"And what would I be doing on the Big Island for this supposed week?"

"Well I was hoping you would model for me," trailed off Ben.

Vicki let out a patient sigh.

"Ben," started Vicki.

"Please Victoria. I haven't seen you for almost a year," pleaded Ben.

"I can't just drop everything to find my way to the Big Island," rationalized Vicki.

"If it's the travel, a friend of mine is flying here from Oahu with some equipment. It's a private plane and there would be plenty of room for you," offered Ben.

"And what about my practice," asked Vicki as she heard what sounded like a car pulling into the driveway.

"You own it. You can take a week to come have fun with me," argued Ben with a laugh.

"I don't know Ben. Right now might not be the best time for me to leave," said Vicki as she stepped out of her room at the same time Danny and Steve walked through the door.

Vicki thought if she left now it might delay her and Steve taking the next step. Of course what Steve said as he walked through the door had the same effect.

"What? You wanna know what? Next time Cath is on shore leave I am going to take off a couple of days. We'll be lucky if we leave the bedroom to eat," said Steve with what looked to be a triumphant smile.

Vicki felt the grip on her phone go slack as her mind processed what Steve had said. He didn't like her like that. She was a stand in until his real girlfriend showed up. Vicki watched as first Danny and then Steve realized she had heard what Steve said. Vicki knew she must look devastated, but there was nothing for it. Her heart was shattering. She had to get out of there.

"Actually Ben. Forget it. Call your friend. I'll be there," said Vicki resolutely, giving Steve a hard glare.

Vicki felt used and it was because of Steve. She felt so stupid for thinking that Steve felt for her in anyway that wasn't platonic. But what else was she supposed to think with how he acted with her. Vicki turned and re-entered her room, slamming the door behind her. She vaguely heard Steve saying her name, but she was in no mood to talk to him. So, she grabbed out a carry on from her closet and began packing.

"Vicki," came a small voice from the phone still clutched in her hand.

Vicki put the phone back up to her ear.

"I gotta call work and tell them I'm taking the week. I'll be at the airport in about an hour."

"We'll talk when you get here," said Ben before hanging up.

Vicki called work as she packed and was surprised, yet grateful, when Danny was the only one walking through her bedroom door.

"Going somewhere?"